Question

at what rate was the snow falling during the first snowfall?
answer
2 inches every 1 hour 1 inch every 3 hours
3 inches every 1 hour 1 inch every 2 hours

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the first segment

The first snowfall segment is from \( x = 0 \) (time = 0 hours) to \( x = 3 \) (time = 3 hours). At \( x = 0 \), snow is 5 inches; at \( x = 3 \), snow is 11 inches.

Step2: Calculate the rate

Change in snow: \( 11 - 5 = 6 \) inches. Change in time: \( 3 - 0 = 3 \) hours. Rate = \( \frac{6}{3} = 2 \) inches per hour. So the rate is 2 inches every 1 hour.

Answer:

A. 2 inches every 1 hour